Each of Stef’s massage sessions is different. Every person is different – and every person may have different needs from session to session.  It is impossible and counter-productive to standardize procedures.  Stef works “by feel”.

A visual assessment at the beginning of the massage session is normal, which means a quick analysis of the symmetry of the body in gravity and out of gravity (in English: person standing, walking and laying on the table). Range of Motion is always thoroughly considered too.

Stef might use just one technique or several in order to accomplish her goal…

…to offer relief from pain, a sense of overall well-being and an increased self-awareness that will help the person to maintain what the massage has accomplished.

She might pick from Myofascia Release Techniques, Sports Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Propioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Myoskeletal Realignment Techniques, Orthopedic Massage Techniques, classic Swedish massage strokes, Active and Passive Stretching, etc.

Stefania Caldwell is also trained in Lymph Drainage Therapy, a wonderful modality to help serious conditions like Lymphedema as well as a great way to detox the body. The lymphatic system  belongs to the circulatory apparatus: through arteries the oxygen rich blood leaves the heart and through the venous and lymphatic pathways it returns to the heart. Lymph is a fluid which originates in the connective tissue spaces of the body and is a system with slow rhythm, low velocity and low pressure. It is designed to finely tune the capillary filtrate in the tissues and reabsorbs the “overflow” of water and excess substances in the interstitial environment. The protein-rich filtrate needs to be reabsorbed and leave the tissues, otherwise edema develops. Even in healthy subjects edema can develop and toxicity in the body is very common… That’s why everybody can benefit from a Lymphatic Drainage session. Just come very hydrated and keep drinking water after the session to maximize the “flush”!

In case of fever and contagious diseases massage is contraindicated. For any other serious medical conditions, your physician clearance to bodywork is highly recommended.

Come and feel the difference!

Please be respectful of my time and of other people’s right to get on the table. Cancelling a service without a 24-hour notice is very unfortunate for many reasons! A no-show will be charged at the full rate of the scheduled session.